Projects that support sustainable community and regional events and celebrations that reflect cultural values, diversity and the lifestyle of our communities.

To be eligible for funding in this category, events must be scheduled to take place after notification of funding outcomes. Applicants must discuss their project with a Grants Officer prior to submitting their application.

Priorities

Applicants must address one or more of the following priorities:

Supporting and building capacity of local event management talent and suppliers.

Contribute to local economy by planning events which attract a broad range of patrons and participants.

Applying for funding for Christmas Events

In 2018, council is sponsoring five major community Christmas carol events across the Sunshine Coast region.

Saturday 8 December

Carols at Cotton Tree - Cotton Tree Park

Saturday 15 December

Carols on Kings - Kings Beach Amphitheatre

Coolum Christmas in the Park - Tickle Park

Nambour Community Carols - Nambour Showgrounds

TBC

Glasshouse Country Community Carols - Beerwah Sportsgrounds

For other local Christmas events being held in the same suburb or within the catchment area (7.5km radius) of the five sponsored events, please be aware that your application will be shortlisted as low priority and that funding will be conditional on local events not being held on the same dates as the sponsored events.